Events
Take a peak at our upcoming and previous events below
Take a peak at our upcoming and previous events below
Meet the Client is an after-work session we're hosting on Tuesday 24 November. Arrivals from 4pm, the session runs 4:30 to 6pm, and we'll stay on for informal networking until around 7pm. It brings creative freelancers from across the Liverpool City Region together with the people who actually commission the work (the venue TBC - we will keep you posted!).
We will have a panel of commissioners, procurement leads and client-side creative leads joining us for an honest AMA on how briefs really get awarded. What makes them say yes, what gets overlooked, how budgets get set, and how they decide who to work with again.
It's an Ask Me Anything, so the questions come from you. We'll open the floor for as long as it's useful, and there's no such thing as too basic a question here. If you've ever wondered why you didn't hear back, or what a client meant by "we'll keep you on file", this is the room to ask in.
Then drinks, food and proper time to talk to the panel and each other.
Spaces are limited, register for a spot below.
This community event focused on staying grounded in your purpose in times of constant change.
We know that whether your business is scaling quickly, just getting started, or fighting through a tough stretch, one thing is true: change is constant. In those moments, remembering why you’re doing this matters most. But when the pressure is on, that’s often when it’s hardest to stay focused on your north star.
Over this afternoon of connection and content, we heard from Alison Lacey, COO at Radical Forge and Aaron Bogucki, Founder at Big Cookie and Sam Oulton, Collective Action Manager at B Lab UK.
The 2025 Leadership Gathering focused on the theme of "Culture as a Catalyst for Strategy and Growth". We heard from a selection of world-class speakers including Irene Muller, CMO of Joolz, Dr James Kuht MBE, Founder of Inversity, Ged MacDomhnaill, Founder of the Climbing Hangar and Olivia Gautier, Principal at Verlinvest. Attendees enjoyed a choice of workshops centred around company culture and growth and ended the day with networking drinks overlooking the Liverpool skyline.
Gather’s Growth Workshop - part of the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by UK Government - centred around aligning your leadership team for success.
It was an afternoon of incredible insight, shared learning, and new connections that closed with the chance to network with fellow leaders.
Attendees heard from a fantastic all-female panel discussing the importance of aligning around values and culture; followed by an interactive and actionable workshop for better alignment delivered by our growth consultant Jon Minchin.
“High calibre people, insightful relevant discussions and information, and plenty of time to network and meet others in the same position”
Gather's Next Chapter celebrated the launch of our new business support programmes, providing a valuable opportunity for networking and building connections. Attendees heard fantastic growth stories from a panel of business leaders who have previously received support from Gather. Additionally, our programme director, Katie, shared insights into what's newly available for digital, creative, and tech businesses in the LCR.
We have hosted a range of alumni events for business leaders who have participated in one or more of our Gather programmes. These events provide the opportunity to network with other business leaders while participating in fun activities such as pasta making or receive relevant content to drive personal and business growth.
"The experience was such FUN! Great people running it, and lovely people to network with."
- Vicky, Merseymade
Ecosystem events bring together clients & partners in the LCR, creating the perfect environment for networking while also providing relevant content to business challenges.
"Really informative, interactive and concise with actionable information."
- Emma, Agent Academy